Children Could Be At Risk Of Contracting Pneumonia: Study

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published November 14, 2018 | 01:11 PM

Children could be at risk of contracting pneumonia: study

According to a study by Johns Hopkin's University, around 0.7 million Pakistani children are likely to be infected with pneumonia by 2030

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Nov, 2018 ) :According to a study by Johns Hopkin's University, around 0.7 million Pakistani children are likely to be infected with pneumonia by 2030.

The main reason for this is substandard food and malnutrition.

The study said that if necessary steps are not taken, Pakistan will have the third largest number of children affected by pneumonia.

The disease can be prevented by administering vaccines, ensuring proper food supply and taking precautions to avoid colds.

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